Summary
Council passed the bill leasing portions of FDR Park to the Fairmount Park Conservancy on consent. Opponent Rich Garella called it a 'blank check' privatizing public park space with no required public benefits or revenue sharing.
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Last discussed Jun 4, 2026.
Impact analysis
The Conservancy would operate and maintain leased park facilities; critics say no revenue sharing or public benefits are required.
The Fairmount Park Conservancy and park users benefiting from private investment in maintenance.
Critics say the public loses access and control over park facilities without enforceable public benefits.
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